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6A %\n liiralti (©ajette Tuesday, May 24,2022 SHERIFF'S REPORT Between Friday, May 13 and Thursday, May 19 the following were processed through the Lamar County jail: Candia Fay Aikens, 41, Barnesville, false imprison ment; Raymond Lee Ellis, 24, Thomaston, driving while license suspended or revoked and seat belt violation; Bryan Espinoza, 17, Milner, aggravated assault, criminal attempt to commit a felony, possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit felonies and possession of pistol or revolver by person under age 18; Sammie Lee Furlow, 34, Barnesville, criminal tres pass; Kandavious Makell Greene, 21, Barnesville, proba tion violation; Jacob Walker Hill, 25, McDonough, speeding, two counts DU1 and open container; Wesnel Lacouronne, 29, Miami, FL, pending charg es; Little Starley Mays, 53, Barnesville, probation viola tion, obstruction of officer and disorderly; Charkinta Amel Ogletree, 29, Barnesville, pointing or aiming gun or pistol at another, possession of fire arm or knife during commission of or attempt to com mit felonies, aggravated assault, reckless conduct, entering automobile with intent to commit a crime, wearing headphones while operating a motor vehicle and seat belt violation; Dee Ann Parrish, 45, Charleston, SC, possession of methamphetamine, possession of schedule 1 con trolled substance and speeding; Zacorrius Tykevius Pope, 24, Thomaston, housed for Upson County; Zanaria Ezetta Rashada, 17, Macon, public drunk enness; Andrickes Jamall Roussaw, 36, Milner, public drunkenness and possession of firearm by convicted felon; Quantavious Dyshon Sands, 24, Barnesville, pos session of schedule 1 controlled substance; Savanna Pauline Shepherd, 27, Milner, aggravated assault, reckless conduct, pointing or aiming gun or pistol at another and obstructing law enforcement officers; James William Spears, 34, Barnesville, speeding, DU1 and driving while license suspended or revoked; John David Thompson, 39, Forsyth, battery and two counts probation violation; Jeremy Lee Wall, 27, Barnesville, probation viola tion. Lamar County Sheriff’s Deputies answered 127 calls. Lamar County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 18 911 calls. Barnesville Fire Fighters responded to three 911 calls. Community Ambulance Service responded to 48 calls. There were eight accidents. Lamar County Sheriff’s Deputies served 14 state warrants. Lamar County Sheriff’s Deputies issued 17 traffic citations. Public Meetings •Aldora Town Commission, Tuesday, June 14,10 a.m., Chamber of Commerce; •Barnesville City Council, Monday, June 6, 5:30 p.m., police station; • Barnesville-Lamar County Industrial Development Authority, Thursday, June 9,10:30 a.m., Chamber/ IDA board room; •Barnesville-Lamar County Library Board, Aug. 16, 5:30 p.m. • Family Connections Collaborative, Thursday, June 9, 9 a.m., E.P. Roberts Center; • Lamar County Tax Assessors, Thursday, June 9, 2 p.m., administration building; • Lamar County Board of Education, Monday, June 13, 6 p.m., board offices; • Lamar County Board of Elections, Monday, June 27, 6 p.m., administration building; • Lamar County Commission, Tuesday, June 21, 7 p.m., courthouse; • Lamar County Health Dept. Thursday, Aug. 18,12 p.m. Health Dept. Building; • Lamar County Soil and Water Conservation District, Wednesday, June 1, 9 a.m., USDA service center; •Milner City Council, Monday, June 20, 6 p.m., Milner Community Library. FOR THE RECORD Pardons & Paroles: Donterius Keyon Frye, who was convicted in La mar County of obstruction of an officer from charges arising in 2019, has been paroled. While on parole, he will live with his mother Demetria Grier in Forsyth. Marriages: Kent Sanford Thompson married Michaela White on May 12, 2022. Jordan Gage Williams married Alexxix Love Bell on May 13, 2022. Divorces: Kammie Hartley Bass vs. James Michael Bass Mary Manantan Bray vs. Douglas Wilson S. Bray Phillip Michael English vs. Teresa Renee English. Deaths: Cody Ray Kahler, 33, died April 17, 2022. Dorothy Kavanaugh Arnold, 92, died April 18, 2022. Jerry Lamar Adams, 85, died April 21, 2022. Sherry Nell Stephens, 52, died April 25, 2022. MAGISTRATE REPORT Between Friday, May 13 and Thursday, May 19 the Magistrate Court issued: 24 criminal warrants nine dispossessory’s one dispossessory hearing one pre-warrant application one pre-warrant hearing eight civil suits one civil suit hearing six first appearance bond hearings Affordable health screenings to be offered June 4 Residents living in and around the Barnesville area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. The EP Roberts Center, 188 Mill St., will host this event on June 4. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health. • HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels • Diabetes risk • Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis • Kidney and thyroid function, and more Screenings are affordable and convenient. Free parking is also available. Special package pricing starts at $159, but consul tants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1354 or visit our website at www.lifeline- screening.com. Pre-registration is required. Highlander EDGE award winners celebrated BY KAROLINA PHILM0N GSC Marketing Manager Gordon State Col lege presented its 2022 Highlander EDGE Awards on Monday, May 2, at the GSC Fine Arts Audito rium. “Each year this par ticular event perfectly exemplifies why all of us here at Gordon State Col lege, the faculty and staff, do the work that we do. It’s to prepare our stu dents for a transformed life,” said GSC Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. C. Jeffery Knighton. The Highlander EDGE represents qualities that set Gordon graduates apart: Engaged Innova tors, Dedicated Scholars, Gifted Communicators, and Ethical Leaders. “I’m proud to be in a room filled with these women and men that characterize what it means to have the Highland er EDGE. Each person brings something unique to Gordon,” said GSC President Dr. Kirk A. Nooks. “This award proves you have that advantage to experi ence career success and community leadership.” As part of GSC’s stra tegic plan to recognize excellence across the campus, the Highlander EDGE Awards is an annual event in which outstanding students are selected by faculty and staff. In return, the nominated students also select a faculty or staff member who has most influenced, guided and demonstrated exception al leadership to them. Highlander EDGE Award Winners in Aca demic Affairs include G Joba Duke - Humanities and Fine and Performing Arts who selected Pro fessor Tony Pearson; Kan- dice Estrella - Math, Engi neering, and Computer Science who selected Dr. John George; Zakiya Davenport - Biology who selected Dr. Amanda Duf- fus; Stephen Singleton - Nursing who selected Dr. Anne Sanders; Donna Marie Joiner - Health Information Management who selected Dr. Alan Burstein; Faith Catoe - El ementary Education who selected Dr. Julie Little; William Jones - Middle Grades who selected Dr. Joseph Jones; Alisha Landreth - History and Political Science who se lected Dr. David Janssen; Rebekah Foster - Busi ness and Public Service who selected Dr. Alan Burstein; Emma Mixon - Honors who selected Dr. Karen Guffey; and Kan- dice Estrella - Student Success who selected Dr. John George. Highlander EDGE Award Winners in Student Affairs in clude Registered Stu dent Organization of the Year—Sisterhood of Integrity, President Paris Hamilton who se lected Dr. Brie McDaniel; Rising Star Award - Elijah Clemmons who select ed Dr. Tonya Moore and Mary Monroe Smith who selected Calvin Adams; Student Leader of the Year - Alvin Stephens who selected Ms. Shalan- na Banks; Highlander Life Award - Elijah Clemmons who selected Dr. Tonya Moore; and Registered Student Organization Advisor of the Year Dr. Linda Hyde. GSC celebrates spring Commencement activities For the first time since 2019, Gordon State Col lege held its commence ment ceremonies May 13 on Lambdin Green on the campus. Two separate ceremonies honored 252 graduates receiving 264 total degrees. Baccalaureate and associates degrees from the School of Business, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (BLASS) were presented in the first ceremony. The second celebrated graduates from the School of Nurs ing, Health and Natural Sciences (NHNS) and the School of Education, Mathematics and Ap plied Sciences (EMAS). During the event, college president Dr. Kirk Nooks commented, “The time and work these gradu ates have endured here has prepared them to do things they never thought possible. They have persevered through significant changes under difficult circumstances ... they represent inspiring evidence of the wisdom you achieved (and) the full meaning of Highland ers Forward.” BLASS presented a total of 58 baccalaureate degrees and 76 associ ate degrees for a total of 134. Keynote speak ers included Tiffney T. Laing, founder of an award-winning multime dia education company. The 57 EMAS graduates earned 47 baccalaureate degrees and 10 associate degrees. Seventy-three NHNS grads received 55 baccalaureates and 18 associate degrees. Keynote speakers for the second ceremony included the 2019 Geor gia Superintendent of the Year as chosen by the Georgia School Superin tendents Association, Dr. Curtis Jones, a Barnes ville native. After an hon or-filled career in educa tion, he was awarded an honorary degree from his hometown college. The Book and Bell cer emony, dating back to the 19th century, was held after commencement. Each education graduate received a school bell and a McGuffey’s reader, two tools used most often by teachers in the mid-19th to early 20th centuries. The pinning ceremony for Nursing School graduates was held in the afternoon at the Student Activity and Recreation Center. 770.358.NEWS Superior Court Clerk, Caleb Tyson 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville 770.358.5145 PUBLIC notice: Probate Court Judge, Kathryn B. Martin 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville 770.358.5155 Magistrate Court Judge, Paul Kunst 121 Roberta Dr., Barnesville 770.358.5154 770.358.NEWS Lamar County Sheriff, Brad White 121 Roberta Dr., Barnesville 770.358.5159 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATES State of Georgia, County of Lamar All creditors of the estate of Larry C. Smith, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notfied to render their demands to the undersigned accord ing to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immedi ate payment to the under signed. This the 19th day of May, 2022. Marilyn Smith, Personal Representative, 171 Clem- ents-Ford Rd., Barnesville, GA 30204. (5-24) (4) (p) In the Probate Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia In Re: Kenneth Thurman, deceased Estate No. 9021 Notice of Petition to File for Year’s Support The petition of Susie A. Thurman, for a year’s sup port for the estate of Ken neth Thurman, deceased, for decedent’s (surviv ing spouse)(and)(minor child(ren)), having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before June 20, 2022, why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objec tions, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objec tions are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing. /s/Kathryn B. Martin, Judge of the Probate Court, 326 Thomaston St., Barnes ville, GA 30204. 770-358- 5155. (5-24)(4)(p State of Georgia County of Lamar All creditors of the estate of Harold D. Latham, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their de mands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 12th day of May, 2022. Penelope Jane Page, Per sonal Representative, P.O. Box 4, Culloden, GA 31016. (5-17) (4) (p) State of Georgia County of Lamar All creditors of the estate of Jean S. Shoupe, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned accord ing to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immedi ate payment to the under signed. This the 12th day of May, 2022. Maxwell Bryan Shoupe, Personal Representative, 100 Ola Circle, Griffin, GA 30224. (5-17)(4)(p) State of Georgia County of Lamar All creditors of the estate of Sara Agnes Garrett, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their de mands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 6th day of May, 2022. Oscar Chester Garrett, Personal Representative, 3172 Spring Lake Dr., Cony ers, GA 30013. (5-10)(4)(p) State of Georgia County of Lamar All creditors of the estate of John Ira Garrett, Sr., deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their de mands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 5th day of May, 2022. John Ira Garrett, Jr., James T. Garrett, Personal Representatives, 985 Hwy. 41 S., Barnesville, GA 30204. (5-10) (4) (p) State of Georgia County of Lamar All creditors of the estate of Mildred M. Ball, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their de mands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 4th day of May, 2022. Janice B. Moore, Audrey B. Smith, Personal Rep resentatives, 240 Harrell Circle, Barnesville, GA 30204. (5-10) (4) (p) In the Probate Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia In Re: Estate of Mary El len Brown, deceased Estate No. 9004 Petition for Letters of Administration Notice To: All Interested Per sons and to whom it may concern: Jerry Jerome Lewis has petitioned to be appointed administrator^) of the estate of Mary Ellen Brown deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/ or grant of certain pow ers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested persons are hereby noti fied to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objec tions, and must be filed with the Court on or before June 6, 2022. Be Notified Further: All objections to the petition must be in writing, set ting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objec tions, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objec tions are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing. /s/Kathryn B. Martin, Judge of the Probate Court, 326 Thomaston St., Barnes ville, GA 30204. 770-358- 5155. (5-10)(4)(p) In the Probate Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia In Re: Estate of John Wil burn Blanton, deceased Estate No. 9011 Petition for Letters of Administration Notice To: All Interested Per sons and to whom it may concern: Stacye Lee Grubbs has petitioned to be ap pointed administrator(s) of the estate of John Wilburn Blanton deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/ or grant of certain pow ers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested persons are hereby noti fied to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objec tions, and must be filed with the Court on or before May 31, 2022. Be Notified Further: All objections to the petition must be in writing, set ting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court